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<H1 ID="S0">Introduction</H1>
<P>The Letterprinter 100 User Documentation Packages cover all
Letterprinter 100 model terminals. The User Documentation is
written for three general audiences:</P>
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<LI>the hardware installer requiring specific installation
and checkout information,</LI>
<LI>the operator requiring general operating information,</LI>
<LI>the applications programmer requiring interface and
control function descriptions.</LI>
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<P>The documentation for the Letterprinter 100 is divided into
three books:</P>
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<LI>Installation Guide</LI>
<LI>Operator Guide</LI>
<LI>Programmer Reference Guide</LI>
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<P>This book describes the interface and receive character processing
information for the Letterprinter 100 terminals. The
programmer should use this manual as a reference when writing
application software.</P>
<P>The Programmer Reference Guide is divided into the following
chapters:</P>
<P><STRONG>Chapter 1 Communication</STRONG> -- describes the terminal interface and
communication features.</P>
<P><STRONG>Chapter 2 Character Processing</STRONG> -- describes the terminal response
to printable characters, control characters, escape sequences, and
control strings.</P>
<P><STRONG>Warnings, Cautions and Notes</STRONG><BR>
In this book, warnings, cautions, and notes are used for specific
purposes. Warnings are used to highlight information used to
prevent personal injury. Cautions highlight information used to
prevent damage to the terminal. Notes are used to highlight
general information.</P>
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